Friday, August 27, 2010

“Editorial: Praise for the pulpits” plus 3 more

“Editorial: Praise for the pulpits” plus 3 more


Editorial: Praise for the pulpits

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 11:05 PM PDT

More than politics, more than anything, really, the most divisive issue societies have historically faced has involved religion. Wars have been — and are still being — fought over matters of faith, and it's questionable whether that will ever change. It's almost understandable — people are passionate about their respective beliefs of a higher power, and sometimes attach an intolerance to others ...

The secular ideal

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 10:53 PM PDT

As we have seen over the last 63 years since the inception of the state, religion has been used to divide and alienate one section of society from another. So whatever the chief justice might feel, a genuine debate on secularism is long overdue. - File Photo.

Malaysia's New Journey

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 09:55 PM PDT

Common cause Malaysia's three major races are reflected in one train carriage By Michael Schuman (TIME) Malaysia is that rare country with an unequivocal national narrative. It goes something like this: Malaysia's 28 million people, comprising mainly Malays, Chinese and Indians, make up a moderate and modern emerging democracy. Unlike members of other multiethnic countries, they respect one ...

Asma Uddin: Islam and Human Rights: Why It's Up to the Muslim Community to Prove Itself

Posted: 27 Aug 2010 06:52 PM PDT

A burden of proof has been placed on the Muslim community to prove that its religious tenets stand up to the scrutiny of international human rights standards.

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